Americas News
RightShip Appoints New Vice President, Americas
Global ship vetting specialist RightShip has appointed Mr Anuj Chopra as Vice President, Americas effective October 7, 2013, the agency has announced in an emailed press release.
An industry veteran of some 30 years, Chopra joins RightShip at their Houston office from Anglo-Eastern where he was President for the past six years.
Prior to joining Anglo-Eastern, he was Manager, Vessel Services at O'Brien's Oil Pollution Service.
"I am delighted to welcome Anuj to the RightShip team. His background in modern ship management will bring a valuable perspective to our business and his expertise in mitigating risk, fostering client relations and business development provides an excellent base for his new role," said RightShip's CEO Warwick Norman.
Commenting on his appointment, Chopra said: "Ship vetting is crucial to the continued safe operation of the global fleet and lessening the impact that ships have on the natural environment is of equally high importance.
"RightShip contributes to both these agenda leading issues and I am delighted to be joining the organisation at this pivotal time.
"I am excited about the opportunities that abound at RightShip and look forward to working with my RightShip colleagues to continue our growth in the Americas region."
RightShip says it supports 6000 users in over 210 organisations worldwide.
